*Agricultural Land Conservation in the Great Central Valley, October 1998*Great Valley Center. Looks at the changes occuring in the Central Valley within the context of California's rapid growth and urbanization. Examines potential land transaction tools to encourage land conservation such as conservation easements and agricultural land trusts. Gives several examples of public agricultural efforts as well as private land conservation efforts in California such as the Marin Agricultural Land Trust and the Sonoma Land Trust. 32 pp. Available online at www.greatvalley.org. For more information, contact Great Valley Center, 911 13th St., Modesto, CA 95354; phone (209) 522-5103; fax (209) 522-5116; emailinfo@greatvalley.org.

*Small Farm Resource Guide, July 1998*United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Provides a listing of small farm organizations and institutions along with brief program descriptions. Aims at providing resources to assist small farms including information on raising income levels and improving the quality of life in their communities. Listings are arranged by state. 189 pp. For cost and ordering information, contact Small Farm Program, USDA- Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service, Stop2220, Washington, D.C. 20250; phone (800) 583-3071; web sitewww.reeusda.gov/smallfarm.